Robin Wall Kimmerer on the wonders of nature
Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, is author of the New York Times bestsellers "Braiding Sweetgrass" and "The Serviceberry" – books that advocate for living and working in collaboration with the Earth. She talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about the importance of respecting both Western scientific knowledge and Indigenous knowledge, planting trees, and…
Robin Wall Kimmerer's book "Braiding Sweetgrass" has sold over 2 million copies since its publication in 2013. The author aims to give voice to plants and the land, advocating for their well-being. Kimmerer, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, draws from both Western scientific knowledge and Indigenous knowledge. She emphasizes the importance of complementary colors and knowledge systems in understanding nature.
Kimmerer's worldview, shaped by her connection to her land in Syracuse, New York, informs her work as a professor and environmental activist. She launched a campaign called "Plant Baby Plant" to encourage tree planting and protect the environment amidst climate change. Kimmerer sees trees as relatives, not things, and emphasizes the need to respect and care for them.
Her book "The Serviceberry" explores the importance of native plants like serviceberries, which are gifts from the land. Kimmerer advocates for gift economies and gratitude, urging readers to adopt a worldview grounded in Indigenous principles and natural law.
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